NESCA Founded by Ann Helmus, NESCA is one of the most well respected and recognized pediatric neuropsychology and integrative treatment practices in New England.

We’re collaborative—We believe that together, we achieve better answers for children and families. We care, deeply—We’re a values-driven organization. We chose our profession because we enjoy helping children and families. We have high expectations for ourselves. We build relationships—We help children build connections with parents, siblings, teachers, peers and the greater community. We’re inves

ted in the success of children and families. We’re real and relatable. We support each other and our collective mission as NESCA. We are curious, lifelong learners—We learn from each other, openly sharing our experience and ideas and inviting those of our broader professional community. We’re not afraid to ask questions. We’re creative problem solvers—We’re flexible, not formulaic, in how we approach a situation. We act as detectives, embracing complexity, looking at the data beyond the data, leveraging a broad array of unique tools and strategies to deliver an approach to evaluation, coaching, consultation and treatment that’s personalized. We look for the good in every child, unearthing strengths and identifying the services, tools and coaching to accommodate limitations while enhancing strengths.

A successful school transition requires more than just a new schedule – it requires a plan. NESCA’s School Transition In...
06/03/2026

A successful school transition requires more than just a new schedule – it requires a plan.

NESCA’s School Transition Intensive helps students build the skills, confidence, and supports they need to navigate important educational transitions with greater independence and success. Summer is a great time to start planning and preparing with us.

To learn who can benefit and how this individualized service can help students thrive in a new environment, click here: https://nesca-newton.com/what-is-a-school-transition-intensive-and-who-is-it-for/

If your child is struggling at school, emotionally overwhelmed, or having a harder time than expected, it can be difficu...
05/26/2026

If your child is struggling at school, emotionally overwhelmed, or having a harder time than expected, it can be difficult to know when to “wait and see” and when to seek answers and support.

NESCA’s Pediatric Neuropsychologist Dr. Rebecca Dautoff explores how getting answers can help families move forward with clarity and confidence.

Read more here: https://nesca-newton.com/when-in-doubt-check-it-out/

Help young people build the knowledge, confidence, and self-advocacy skills they deserve.NESCA’s Sexual Health Coaching ...
05/22/2026

Help young people build the knowledge, confidence, and self-advocacy skills they deserve.

NESCA’s Sexual Health Coaching & Group Classes support adolescents and young adults in understanding their bodies, relationships, identity, boundaries, and sexual health in a respectful, developmentally appropriate way.

Because sexual health is health, and everyone deserves access to accurate, supportive education.

Visit www.nesca-newton.com/sexual-education-disability/ for more information about NESCA’s Sexual Health Education Services.

Contact NESCA Transition Specialist Sarah LaFerriere at [email protected] to get started.

Reading comprehension is about so much more than decoding words; it’s about understanding meaning. In her recent blog, N...
05/22/2026

Reading comprehension is about so much more than decoding words; it’s about understanding meaning. In her recent blog, NESCA’s Speech-Language Pathologist Olivia Rogers, CCC-SLP, explores why language skills are foundational to strong reading comprehension and how SLPs play a key role in helping students make sense of what they read. 📚

To learn more, visit:

By Olivia Rogers, MA, CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist, NESCA When people think about reading support, they often think of phonics or decoding. While decoding is essential, it is only one piece...

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